Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI
Current Water Temperature
Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT
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Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County
GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087
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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 96%
Feels Like: 29.7°F
Wind: N 14.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 24.6 mph
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 5 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 41°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 45°F
L: 38°F

Sun
H: 52°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:50 AM - 12:20 PM10:12 PM - 12:42 AM
Minor Periods
4:11 AM - 5:41 AM3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Gale Warning issued November 5 at 9:54PM EST until November 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:54 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 38.4°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:50 AM - 12:20 PM10:12 PM - 12:42 AM
Minor Periods
4:11 AM - 5:41 AM3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:34 AM - 1:04 PM10:57 PM - 1:27 AM
Minor Periods
5:21 AM - 6:51 AM3:39 PM - 5:09 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:20 AM - 1:50 PM11:45 PM - 2:15 AM
Minor Periods
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM4:02 PM - 5:32 PM
